Shape of America: Episode One

About

Shape of America: Episode One is a turn-based role-playing game that drops you into the political and economic landscape of 1990s United States. You play a young man drawn into the era's big decisions, navigating relationships, stock market risks, and public speaking to climb the ladder of influence. Choices matter as you build alliances, negotiate deals, and shape policies. The non-linear story lets you approach goals through diplomacy, strategy, or luck, with outcomes shifting based on how you engage with the world. The game leans into its historical setting with period-specific references and systems like stock market mechanics tied to real-world events. While the art and dialogue styles are minimal, the focus stays sharp on its central theme of political ambition. Released in 2018 by kuklam studios, it offers a niche take on turn-based strategy with a runtime around 10-15 hours. Its blend of role-playing and economic simulation hasn’t drawn massive attention but has carved a small audience among fans of choice-driven narratives.